 Hello. My name is Jacqueline Maidana and I'm running for Amherstown Council in District 4, formally known as Precinct 5 and 9. Amherstown, this new town council, will be facing many complex issues in the coming years. As an Amherstown meeting member, I listened to all sides before making a decision and with years of experience in town government, I am well prepared to serve as a member of Amherstown New Town Council. I look forward to establishing a channel of communication between the council and members of the public. Council responsibilities will include a new master plan, appointments and reappointments to boards and committees and finding a means of funding capital projects. It's clear that our current planning board has let us down when approving the large dorm-like buildings in the town center without affordable housing or adequate parking. Controlled holistic growth will create additional revenue while maintaining our commitment to affordable housing for seniors and low to moderate income families. I believe Amherstown can continue to grow without destroying its small town beauty. We needed a judicious approach to funding renovations to the schools, DPW and fire station. I believe in renovation as opposed to demolition because the cost to the town as well as the environment will be greatly affected. My training as a psychotherapist has taught me how to listen and make informed decisions as an artist to see beauty, as a teacher cooperation and as a woman insight and persistence. I am the candidate with the independent voice because I have no hidden agenda, no PAC money, no conflict of interest. So please vote for me on November 6th. I really would like to be part of Amherst's future and determining the new path. Thank you very much.